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Crime in La Porte summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in La Porte. Key points include:
There were 425 total crimes in La Porte in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in La Porte is 1,131.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in La Porte is 173.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in La Porte is 958.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in La Porte is -46.62% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In La Porte Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
La Porte / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 425 | 1,131.2 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 65 | 173.0 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 10.6 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 52 | 138.4 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 360 | 958.2 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 34 | 90.5 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 287 | 763.9 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 39 | 103.8 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in La Porte summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in La Porte. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in La Porte is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in La Porte is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in La Porte is $255,300.
The median income in La Porte is $80,753.
La Porte's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In La Porte Comparison Table
| Living Expense | La Porte | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 97 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
La Porte, TX Weather
The average high in La Porte is 78.3° and the average low is 61.0°.
There are 68.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | La Porte |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 61.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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La Porte Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in La Porte
The current population in La Porte is 36,730. The population has increased 10.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36,730 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 36,077 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 35,782 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 35,566 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 35,340 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 35,246 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 35,386 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 35,216 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 34,922 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 34,746 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 34,473 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 34,127 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 33,859 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 33,639 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 33,329 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in La Porte
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La Porte is:
46.8% White with 17,199 White residents.
6.6% African American with 2,420 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 617 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 304 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 765 Two Or More residents.
42.0% Hispanic with 15,409 Hispanic residents.
| Race | La Porte | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.8% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 42.0% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in La Porte
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La Porte is 50.7% female with 18,609 female residents.
La Porte is 49.3% male with 18,121 male residents.
| Gender | La Porte | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in La Porte for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in La Porte completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in La Porte completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in La Porte completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in La Porte completed some college.
10.0% of adults in La Porte completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in La Porte completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in La Porte completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in La Porte completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in La Porte completed doctorate degree.
| Education | La Porte | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For La Porte, Texas
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5.1% of households in La Porte earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in La Porte earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.7% of households in La Porte earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in La Porte earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.8% of households in La Porte earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.3% of households in La Porte earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.4% of households in La Porte earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in La Porte earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.8% of households in La Porte earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.3% of households in La Porte earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | La Porte | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.3% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.3% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
